Zhao Yuanwai's mansion is in the northern district of Kyoto, although this Zhao Yuanwai's family has more than 10,000 yuan, but there are some things that cannot be done with money.

No matter how much money he had, he could not live in areas where only the true dignitaries could live, which was determined by his status.

Although the merchant is not a pariah, he is also an existence that is despised by the upper class.

can't be officials, this article alone restricts them in some aspects.

Therefore, when he heard that the county magistrate came to visit in person, Zhao Yuanwai, who was playing chess with a friend, immediately threw away the chess game and hurriedly greeted him.

Seeing a person coming this way from a distance, Zhao Yuanwai hurriedly greeted him, and said with sincere fear: "Lord Liu is here, the humble house is shining, Zhao has missed the distance, and I hope that the Lord will forgive him!" ”

It's not the first time he's seen this Lord Liu, as early as when the other party was just promoted to the capital order, he had a contact with many squires and wealthy businessmen, which is probably what every county official will definitely do after taking office, at that time, Zhao Yuanwai just clinked glasses with him, and didn't even have a chance to talk.

This Liu County Commander came to the door in person today, the purpose is unknown, but it is impossible to come to him to play chess, which made his heart immediately nervous.

Liu Xianling smiled and said: "Hehe, if Zhao Yuanwai's mansion can also be called a humble house, then the county government of this official really doesn't know what words to use to describe it......"

Zhao Yuanwai saw him smiling, not like he was looking for trouble, his heart relaxed slightly, and he stretched out his hand and said, "Lord Liu, please inside." ”

"Come on, hurry up and serve the tea, and take out the good tea I treasured!"

Liu Xianling is a person who is good tea, tasted a sip of tea, and praised the tea, Zhao Yuanwai absentmindedly echoed a few words, the two chatted without a word, from tea to home, and then to business things, the kung fu of tea passed unconsciously, I don't know, I thought they were close friends......

In the end, Zhao Yuanwai couldn't help it, looked at Liu County Order cautiously, and asked, "I don't know if the county commander is coming to the cold house, what's the matter?" ”

Liu Xianling put down the teacup unhurriedly, and asked with a smile: "The imperial court is going to prepare for the establishment of the academy, I don't know if Zhao Yuanwai knows about it?" ”

"I've heard of it." Zhao Yuanwai nodded, this matter has made a lot of noise in Kyoto recently, and he also knows that this matter seems to be related to the eldest princess, but specifically, he didn't pay too much attention to it.

Then, he realized something, looked at Liu County's order, and asked, "What does Lord Liu mean?" ”

"To tell you the truth, the college has encountered some difficulties in raising money." Liu Xianling looked at Zhao Yuanwai with a smile and asked, "I don't know if the staff is willing to donate generously and do their part for the poor students in the world?" ”

Zhao Yuanwai was stunned, a poor student, what does a poor student have to do with him, why should he be generous?

It turned out that this Lord Liu came today to ask him to donate silver, and the Zhao family did have money, but the money was not blown by the wind, so why should he donate it.

A trace of dissatisfaction flashed in the depths of Zhao Yuanwai's eyes, and he didn't show it, but the smile on his face was even brighter, and he said: "Of course I am willing, Zhao has always thought about doing something for the country------ Zhao Fu, go to the account room to pay a hundred taels of silver!" ”

One hundred taels of silver is not much for him, and he will not pay much loss, and he can also give this Lord Liu an explanation.

He didn't shirk at all, it was not a wise choice to offend this Liu County Commander for a little money, so simply set the amount, and it was not easy for the other party to speak again.

Liu Xianling still had a smile on his face, and said: "This official is a poor student in the world, and I have thanked Zhao Yuanwai first." ”

Zhao Yuanwai nodded again and again: "It should be, it should be." ”

The housekeeper of the Zhao Mansion quickly took out a hundred taels, and naturally there were officials to help take it.

"The official still has something to do, so I'll leave first." Liu Xianling and Zhao Yuanwai exchanged a few polite words, and then got up to say goodbye.

Zhao Yuanwai got up: "Send Lord Liu." ”

Although he lost a hundred taels of silver in vain, it was worth it to send this bodhisattva away.

"If it weren't for the fact that the official really couldn't take out so much silver, he would have thought about donating more." When the two of them walked towards the gate of the mansion, Liu Xianling shook his head and said: "Xu Yuanwai in the south of the city, three thousand taels donated a library pavilion for the academy, and the Zhang shopkeeper in the north of the city donated a school hall for one thousand taels. ”

"The courtyard monument ......, dare to ask adults, what is the courtyard monument?" I hadn't heard him talk about this matter just now, so Zhao Yuanwai asked suspiciously.

Liu Xianling smiled and explained: "To build so many academies in various places, it takes a lot of silver, and the treasury can't get so much money for a while, so it can only raise donations in various places......

"In front of the school donated by the shopkeeper Zhang, such a monument will also be erected, as for the courtyard monument, it is erected in front of the entire academy, and you will see it before entering the door, mentioned by His Majesty's royal pen himself, and anyone who has contributed to the academy can be nominated on the academy monument, the purpose is to let the students of the academy remember who gave everything they have."

"It's a pity that the monument is only erected once, and after this time, it is impossible to be nominated unless it has made an extremely significant contribution to the academy......"

When Zhao Yuanwai heard this, his footsteps paused, and he stood in place in a daze.

This Lord Liu didn't tell him this just now!

He Zhao Ritian has been in business for half his life, and it is just that people look down on him, but he doesn't want his children and grandchildren to be like this.

He doesn't want his children and grandchildren to never be able to hold their heads up, and they will never be able to straighten their backs.

So he spared no expense, invited the best gentleman for his son, bought the best paper and pencils, and invited four of them to accompany the reading boys, not just to let him have a career in the future, gain fame, and let the Zhao family get rid of the shadow of the merchant family......

What is he doing all this for, not for fame?

Donate to the school, donate the library, engrave your name on the tablet, and stand in front of the college, which is inscribed by His Majesty's imperial pen?

From now on, who else dares to look down on him Zhao Ritian?

Who would dare to disagree?

If you have the ability, you also engrave your name on the tablet, so that Your Majesty can write it yourself?

That's the academy, and the people who come out of there don't know how many of them will become famous and soar to the sky, and at that time, maybe those ministers who are in the court class will occasionally remember the familiar name they saw on the courtyard tablet when they were young and studying.

Zhao Ritian.

Even if there is one person who remembers, it is enough for him and for the Zhao family.

Not to mention how much those big officials remember the kindness of the year, in addition to the tombstone, being able to engrave their names on the tablet is also a thing for him to brag about for a lifetime.

Just now, Liu County Ling said that this opportunity is only once, and after this village, there will be no such shop.

Damn Xu Yuanwai, he was kind to him before, such a good thing, he didn't bring himself, a trace of anger appeared on Zhao Yuanwai's face, but it quickly disappeared, the smile on his face was unprecedentedly bright, and he caught up with Liu Xianling in three or two steps, and saw that he was about to step out of the mansion, and hurriedly said: "My lord, stay here!"

Liu Xianling looked back at him and said with a smile: "Oh, what's the matter outside Zhao Yuanwai?" ”

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